Horizon Community College — Secondary School in Barnsley

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Horizon Community College

Barnsley, S70 6PD

1,916 Pupils

2,000 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

27.60% FSM %

934 Boys

982 Girls

About Horizon Community College

Horizon Community College is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,916 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,000. Current headteacher: Claire Huddart.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Barnsley or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Barnsley
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency	Penistone and Stocksbridge
Ward	Dodworth
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HCAT
Opened	01-06-2019
UKPRN	10083490
URN	146455
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Elaine Charlesworth	Chair of Local Governing Body	28/06/2023	27/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Edwina Donelan	Local Governor	15/05/2024	14/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Fallis	Local Governor	08/10/2025	07/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Margaret Gostelow	Local Governor	28/06/2023	08/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Huddart	Local Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Beryce Nixon	Local Governor	18/10/2023	17/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board